i remember them saying that they would open it little by little. Like as part of it was finished, they would open it. I have a friend that works in the new storytime with Belle part. I will ask him and let you know.

quote:Like as part of it was finished, they would open it. I have a friend that works in the new storytime with Belle part. I will ask him and let you know.

This is true for the entire expansion. It's going to be staggered openings through 2014. But what she's asking is most likely soft opening dates/times for the section that will be fully accessible on December 6th.

quote:i remember them saying that they would open it little by little. Like as part of it was finished, they would open it. I have a friend that works in the new storytime with Belle part. I will ask him and let you know

We did the castle lunch in February for my daughters 3rd birthday. It was nice and fun, but it is pricey. The wife wants to do crystal palace because we can get in early and have been told they have photo pass photographers out and can get good pictures without a lot of people behind you.

My thoughts were, in no particular order: - Thunder Mountain - Splash Mountain - Pirates of the Carr. - Haunted Masion - Race car track (my son loves to drive stuff) - Tea cups (only bc it is a DW staple) - Jungle cruise where you see the hippos and alligators - It's a Small World (Actually, I hate it, but the kids have to see it or I would feel incomplete).

My kids LOVE Cars and Finding Nemo. Any "must-dos" that deal with those?

Unfortunately you won't be able to access rides like the 7 dwarves coaster or the Little Mermaid ride. The soft opening would only apply to the completed section. I think they actually just laid the first piece of track for the coaster last week.

quote: I am using my Hilton Honor points for the room, so I had to stay at a Hilton-owned hotel.

I know that it doesn't help you this time around, but there is a Hilton on Disney property that uses Disney's bus system and you get extra magic hours in the parks. It's the same points cost as the Embassy Suites from what I can tell.

quote: But what she's asking is most likely soft opening dates/times for the section that will be fully accessible on December 6th.

Are you refering to me???

quote:Unfortunately you won't be able to access rides like the 7 dwarves coaster or the Little Mermaid ride. The soft opening would only apply to the completed section. I think they actually just laid the first piece of track for the coaster last week.

Got it...Yeah I was there at the beginning of Sept. and I noticed the big steal beast sticking out like a sore thumb...Could figure out wth it was at first..

Also, you HAVE to do the Kilimanjaro Safari in Animal Kingdom. It's an amazing experience. Used to work on that ride. Giraffes come right up to your vehicle. Kids are sure to love seeing all of the animals up close and personal.

quote:I know that it doesn't help you this time around, but there is a Hilton on Disney property that uses Disney's bus system and you get extra magic hours in the parks. It's the same points cost as the Embassy Suites from what I can tell.

Thanks. Must have been blacked out then I booked it. Also, I needed a suite so that we had enough room.

Thank you to everyone for the great advice. Keep it coming. I will keep checking this thread all of the way there.

Heading to the little man's school right now to grab him and hit I-10 East. Thank again everyone!

My thoughts were, in no particular order: - Thunder Mountain - Splash Mountain - Pirates of the Carr. - Haunted Masion - Race car track (my son loves to drive stuff) - Tea cups (only bc it is a DW staple) - Jungle cruise where you see the hippos and alligators - It's a Small World (Actually, I hate it, but the kids have to see it or I would feel incomplete).

My kids LOVE Cars and Finding Nemo. Any "must-dos" that deal with those?